On entering this restaurant, you could be forgiven for thinking that you were stepping into an English pub. La Maison Publique offers dish after hearty dish of Anglo-Saxon cuisine. Highlights of the menu include rabbit, a pork belly with polenta, and a lamb tartare.

Looking for a lively restaurant? Le Quartier Général is a "BYOB" restaurant that doesn't scrimp on the atmosphere. On the menu, there is a wide selection of meats (lamb, suckling pig, duck and rabbit) and a tartare entrée. The cuisine on offer is traditional with a hint of Mediterranean and sometimes Asian.

Having turned 30, restaurant Laloux still has its charms after all these years. Located on Pine Avenue, Laloux offers a stylish and elegant setting. The à la carte menu, inspired by French cuisine, features a variety of local produce. The menu itself boasts a few classics such as duck breast, veal sweetbreads and bavette steak.

Are you are a tartare devotee? If so, Restaurant Hachoir won’t disappoint. And if you’re significant other doesn’t share your devotion, there are still plenty of other interesting dishes to try, like the flank steak and tasty burgers. As for décor, Le Hachoir offers a laid-back and lively atmosphere.

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to visit the famous Au Pied de Cochon. Located on charming Duluth Avenue, the restaurant offers a menu made up of local produce, where foie gras and pork top the bill. Booking ahead is strongly recommended, as the PDC is often full!

Located in le Petit Laurier, the newly opened restaurant Cirkus has an elegant and calming atmosphere. The menu is brief, but well conceived, with each dish delivering quality and great taste. On the menu, you'll find original dishes such as stuffed onions with feta and cod gnocchi. The delicious desserts are made by pâtisserie Rhubarbe.

Julia Vallelunga is the editor and founder of À la mode Montréal. Passionate about decor and travel, she loves discovering great finds around the city. When she can’t find what she’s looking for, she makes it herself! Learn more about her decor tips on her website. You can also find Julia at the Jean-Talon market or in a café in Villeray!

Considered the cultural heart of the city, the Quartier des spectacles has become one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Montreal since the redevelopment of the Place des Festivals. It has eight public spaces that host an average of 40 festivals per year. Here is a list of restaurants where you can enjoy a bite to eat before or after your outing!

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s time to think of an appropriate way to say “thank you” for all the great things that mothers do. And what better way than to sit down for some quality time over a delectable, perhaps even decadent, brunch. The Mile End has quite a few suitable destinations for just such a celebration, and we list them here. [Image credit: iStock.com/Lesyy]

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and for many that means it’s time to invite their favourite Mom out for brunch! Whether it is for "deux œufs miroir" (two eggs fried in butter, served in a pan) or a croque-madame with béchamel sauce, you have an amazing variety to choose from in Montreal. Here are a few restaurants where you can enjoy brunch in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.

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